Comparison

HemeOncBuddy vs ASCO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HemeOncBuddy

This app provides quick access to practice-changing clinical trials in Hematology and Oncology. It offers simplified summaries of trial background, inclusion/exclusion criteria, primary endpoints, and outcomes for easy reference.

Highlights
  • Practice-changing clinical trial summaries
  • Hematology and Oncology focus
  • Simplified trial information
  • Inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Primary endpoints and outcomes
  • Quick reference tool
Features
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HemeOncBuddy is a free study hub built for hematology and oncology fellows and trainees - everything you need to keep up with the literature and prep for boards, in one fast, searchable app. WHAT'S INSIDE - 1,500+ pivotal clinical-trial summaries, each in the same structure (background, inclusion criteria, arms, primary/secondary endpoints, median follow-up, key results, notable toxicities) so you can scan them quickly. - A Question Bank with board-style questions, tutor and timed modes, explanations, and progress tracking. - ~2,000 active-recall flashcards across oncology, malignant and benign heme, and pharmacology — plus visual staging decks. - 120+ concise disease-site board-prep notes. - A conference & abstract-deadline tracker so you never miss a submission window. MADE FOR STUDYING - Full dark mode and adjustable text size. - Optional free account (Sign in with Apple, Google, or email) to sync your saved trials, Qbank progress, and notes across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - No ads. No paywall. No login required to browse. HemeOncBuddy is an educational study aid only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, clinical judgment, or current guidelines, and must not be used to diagnose or treat patients. Always verify against primary literature and current guidelines.

About

ASCO

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The new ASCO App is a trusted tool for ASCO Members and the oncology community. Get a personalized feed of practice-changing science from JCO Journals tailored to your specialty, streamline your membership, and access professional development tools like ASCO-SEP®—anytime, anywhere. It’s an essential resource designed to save you time while fostering continuous engagement with the global oncology community.

Screenshots

HemeOncBuddy4 screens
ASCO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ASCO at fortnightly against HemeOncBuddy's every 24 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HemeOncBuddy ships an update every 24 months, ASCO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HemeOncBuddy versus ASCO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHemeOncBuddyASCO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB87 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVeli BakalovAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology

In-app purchases

None

HemeOncBuddy

No in-app purchases

None

ASCO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HemeOncBuddy free?
HemeOncBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASCO free?
ASCO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HemeOncBuddy or ASCO have ads?
Neither HemeOncBuddy nor ASCO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HemeOncBuddy or ASCO?
HemeOncBuddy ships an update every 24 months, and ASCO fortnightly. Most recently, HemeOncBuddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and ASCO on October 28, 2026.

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